Definition and Usage:
The term "shamefully" refers to actions or behaviors that are disgraceful, dishonorable, or deserving of shame. In the biblical context, it often describes conduct that is contrary to God's standards and brings reproach upon oneself or others. The concept of shame is deeply rooted in the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible, where it is often associated with sin and the violation of divine commandments.

Biblical References:

1. Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, shame is frequently linked to idolatry, immorality, and disobedience to God. The prophets often used the concept of shame to call Israel to repentance. For example, in Jeremiah 3:25 , the prophet laments, "Let us lie down in our shame, and let our disgrace cover us. We have sinned against the LORD our God, both we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day. We have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God."

2. New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, shame is often associated with the rejection of Christ and His teachings. The apostle Paul speaks of those who act shamefully by opposing the gospel. In Philippians 3:19 , he describes such individuals: "Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things."

3. Jesus and Shame:
Jesus Himself experienced shame on the cross, bearing the sins of humanity. Hebrews 12:2 states, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." This passage highlights the redemptive aspect of Christ's suffering, transforming shame into glory.

4. Moral and Ethical Implications:
The Bible encourages believers to live in a manner that avoids shameful behavior. Ephesians 5:12 warns, "For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret." Christians are called to live in the light, exhibiting conduct that is honorable and pleasing to God.

5. Restoration from Shame:
The Bible also offers hope for those who have acted shamefully. Through repentance and faith in Christ, individuals can be restored and cleansed from their shame. Isaiah 54:4 provides a promise of redemption: "Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not fear disgrace, for you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood."

Theological Significance:
Shame in the biblical sense is not merely an emotional response but a recognition of one's standing before God. It serves as a catalyst for repentance and transformation. The Bible presents a clear dichotomy between living in shame due to sin and living in the honor that comes from obedience to God. Through Christ, believers are offered a path from shame to honor, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel.821. atimoo -- handle shamefully.
... handle shamefully. ... Cognate: 821 -- to handle shamefully (dishonorably); to treat
with indignity (literally, "without any honor," see Mk 12:4). See 820 (). ...
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818. atimazo -- to dishonor
... Cognate: 818 -- treat dishonorably (shamefully, with indignity) because
perceived as having no value (honor, worth). See 820 (). ...
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5195. hubrizo -- to run riot, to outrage, insult
... to mistreat, insult. From hubris; to exercise violence, ie Abuse -- use despitefully,
reproach, entreat shamefully (spitefully). see GREEK hubris. ...
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954. bosh -- to be ashamed
... root Definition to be ashamed NASB Word Usage acted shamefully (1), acts shamefully
(3), ashamed (60), ashamed at all (1), became anxious (1), become dry (1 ...
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3001. yabesh -- to be dry, dried up, or withered
... withered (5), withers (6). be ashamed, clean, be confounded, make dry up,
do shamefully, utterly, wither away. A primitive root; to ...
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2659. chapher -- to be abashed or ashamed
... or ashamed NASB Word Usage abashed (1), ashamed (1), confounded (1), disgraced
(1), disgraceful (1), embarrassed (2), humiliated (6), shamed (1), shamefully (1 ...
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Preface of Dr. Martin Luther.
... But though the Romish court is so dreadfully afraid of a free Christian Council,
and shuns the light so shamefully, that it has [entirely] removed, even from ...
/.../luther/the smalcald articles/preface of dr martin luther.htm

The Living Church is the Body of Christ.
... 3958] that ye may partake of the spirit." But if we say that the flesh is the church
and the spirit Christ, [3959] then he that hath shamefully used the flesh ...
/.../unknown/the second epistle of clement/chap xiv the living church is.htm

What Happened Before the Crucifixion.
... hung upon the cross. I was shamefully presented before Pilate, falsely
denounced, and sentenced to die. They stood over against ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter ii what happened before.htm

Joshua Kocherthal.
... to the Mohawk Valley."The immigrants had been promised prosperity; but the English
officials were actuated by selfish motives and shamefully exploited the ...
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Jesus Before Pilate.
... When Pilate saw the tumultuous procession enter, and perceived how shamefully the
cruel Jews had treated their prisoner, he arose, and addressed them in a tone ...
/.../chapter xvii jesus before pilate.htm

Epistle xxx. To Narses, the Religious (Nars?? Relegioso) .
... to his disciples; Yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was
not in vain; for we had before suffered and been shamefully entreated (1 ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxx to narses the.htm

Concerning the Ark of the Covenant, and the Miraculous Signs ...
... god, and left it shut up there, but, on opening the temple next day, they found
the image they used to pray to fallen to the ground and shamefully shattered. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 17 concerning the ark of.htm

That the Obscenities of those Plays which the Romans Consecrated ...
... feeling, these fabulous and ensnaring accounts of the criminal actions of the gods,
these scandalous actions which they either shamefully and wickedly committed ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 27 that the obscenities of.htm

And He Spake a Parable unto those which were Bidden There...
... of it, and [18] went, one to his field, and another to his merchandise: [2078] and
the rest took his [19] servants, and entreated them shamefully, and killed ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xxx and he spake.htm

1 Thessalonians i. 10-Aug
... 1, 2. "For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not
been found vain: but having suffered before, and been shamefully entreated, as ...
/.../homily ii 1 thessalonians i.htm

Shamefully (15 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shamefully (15 Occurrences). Matthew 22:6 and the rest
grabbed his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them. ...
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Treated (69 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY NIV). Matthew 22:6 and the rest grabbed his servants, and treated them
shamefully, and killed them. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Mistreated (14 Occurrences)
... Mistreated (14 Occurrences). Matthew 22:6 and the rest grabbed his servants,
and treated them shamefully, and killed them. (See NAS NIV). ...
/m/mistreated.htm - 10k

Shameful (27 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Proverbs 14:35 The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth
wisely; but his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully. ...
/s/shameful.htm - 15k

Entreated (56 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and
entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. (KJV). ...
/e/entreated.htm - 22k

Shame (412 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV). Luke 18:32 For he will be delivered up to
the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on. ...
/s/shame.htm - 43k

Handle (19 Occurrences)
... Version (British and American) for other renderings in the King James Version, as
in Songs 3:8 for "hold"; in Luke 20:11, "handled shamefully," for "entreated ...
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Handled (11 Occurrences)
... Mark 12:4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones,
and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. ...
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Violence (98 Occurrences)
... "The Baptist has fanned a new Messianic storm of ill-advised insurrection," "the
Pharisees have shamefully used forcible suppression of God's teachers," "the ...
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Violent (151 Occurrences)
... "The Baptist has fanned a new Messianic storm of ill-advised insurrection," "the
Pharisees have shamefully used forcible suppression of God's teachers," "the ...
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